01-26-2000 HUCMRegular Meeting
January 26, 2000
Members Present: President, Roger Gilmer; Vice President, Paul Ackland;
Secretary David Wetterling; Commissioner, Douglas Ward; General Manager
Kadrmas, and Attorney Marc Sebora.
President Gilmer called the meeting to order at 3:07 p.m.
Commissioner Ward made a motion to approve the minutes of December 29,
1999. The motion was seconded by Vice President Ackland and carried.
Vice President Ackland made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount
of $2,151,196.78 (detailed listing is in payables book). Secretary Wetterling
seconded the motion which passed.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to award the bid recommended by Ulteig
Engineers for the purchase of the McLeod Substation transformer to Pauwels
Transformers. The motion was seconded by Vice President Ackland and
approved unanimously.
Manager Kadrmas informed the Commission that the purchase of land for the
McLeod Substation was approved by Hutchinson City Council on January 25,
2000. The purchase was for 13.57 acres of land at $6,000 per acre from
Malcolm Schwarze. The Closing is to take place February 15, 2000.
Vice President Ackland made a motion to award the firm bid of Border States
Electric for the purchase of 1/0 15 kv cable for stock. Commissioner Ward
seconded by motion which passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ward made a motion to purchase a Maxi Sneaker replacement
approving requisition #12835. Vice President Ackland seconded the motion and
the approval was unanimous.
Vice President Ackland made a motion to approve requisition #12778 to
Scharber & Sons for a trencher trailer. Secretary Wetterling seconded the
motion which carried.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve requisition #12730 to RESCO for
wire. Vice President Ackland seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve requisition #12791 to RESCO for
wire. Vice President Ackland seconded the motion and it was unanimous.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve requisition #12795 to General
Electric for the purchase, or repair, of fuel nozzles for Unit #1. Vice President
Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Vice President Ackland made a motion to approve requisition #12832 to Aspen
Equipment Company for the purchase of a new air compressor. Secretary
Wetterling seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Commissioner Ward made a motion to approve requisition #12864 to Donaldson
Gas Turbine Systems for intake filters. Secretary Wetterling seconded the
motion which carried.
Reports for each division were presented. Don Nelson made a presentation for
the Electric Transmission Division and Don Merkins for the Electric Production
Division. John Webster was unable to be present.
Manager Kadrmas informed the Commission that a new date for starting up the
new Unit #9 is May 12, 2000, which would still meet our absolute deadline of
June 1St.
An informational meeting will be set up for 7:00 p.m. February 23, 2000, at City
Center to inform affected residence of our intentions to build a transmission line
to the McLeod Substation. Invitations will be sent next week.
The building renovation is progressing with a finish date of June, 2000.
The consultant report has been completed for the damage analysis of Unit #1
boiler tubes showing a manufacturer's defect in design and materials used.
The annual Commission and City Council meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. on
February 22nd, in council chambers.
The Commission viewed a video on Mid - Continent Area Power Pool.
Vice President Ackland made a motion to increase the salary of the General
Manager by four percent. Seconded by Secretary Wetterling the motion carried.
There being no further business, Secretary Wetterling made a motion to adjourn.
Seconded by Commissioner Ward the motion carried.
David Wetterling, Secretary
ATTEST
Roger Gilmer, President
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Regular Meeting
January 26, 2000
Members Present: President, Roger Gilmer; Vice President, Paul Ackland;
Secretary David Wetterling; Commissioner, Douglas Ward; General Manager
Kadrmas, and Attorney Marc Sebora.
President Gilmer called the meeting to order at 3:07 p.m.
Commissioner Ward made a motion to approve the minutes of December 29,
1999. The motion was seconded by Vice President Ackland and carried.
Vice President Ackland made a motion to ratify the payment of bills in the amount
of $2,151,196.78 (detailed listing is in payables book). Secretary Wetterling
seconded the motion which passed.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to award the bid recommended by Ulteig
Engineers for the purchase of the McLeod Substation transformer to Pauwels
Transformers. The motion was seconded by Vice President Ackland and
approved unanimously.
Manager Kadrmas informed the Commission that the purchase of land for the
McLeod Substation was approved by Hutchinson City Council on January 25,
2000. The purchase was for 13.57 acres of land at $6,000 per acre from
Malcolm Schwarze. The Closing is to take place February 15, 2000.
Vice President Ackland made a motion to award the firm bid of Border States
Electric for the purchase of 1/015 kv cable for stock. Commissioner Ward
seconded by motion which passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ward made a motion to purchase a Maxi Sneaker replacement
approving requisition #12835. Vice President Ackland seconded the motion and
the approval was unanimous.
Vice President Ackland made a motion to approve requisition #12778 to
Scharber & Sons for a trencher trailer. Secretary Wetterling seconded the
motion which carried.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve requisition #12730 to RESCO for
wire. Vice President Ackland seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve requisition #12791 to RESCO for
wire. Vice President Ackland seconded the motion and it was unanimous.
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Secretary Wetterling made a motion to approve requisition #12795 to General
Electric for the purchase, or repair, of fuel nozzles for Unit #1. Vice President
Ackland seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Vice President Ackland made a motion to approve requisition #12832 to Aspen
Equipment Company for the purchase of a new air compressor. Secretary
Wetterling seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Commissioner Ward made a motion to approve requisition #12864 to Donaldson
Gas Turbine Systems for intake filters. Secretary Wetterling seconded the
motion which carried.
Reports for each division were presented. Don Nelson made a presentation for
the Electric Transmission Division and Don Merkins for the Electric Production
Division. John Webster was unable to be present.
Manager Kadrmas informed the Commission that a new date for starting up the
new Unit #9 is May 12, 2000, which would still meet our absolute deadline of
June 1 st.
An informational meeting will be set up for 7:00 p.m. February 23, 2000, at City
Center to inform affected residence of our intentions to build a transmission line
to the McLeod Substation. Invitations will be sent next week.
The building renovation is progressing with a finish date of June, 2000.
The consultant report has been completed for the damage analysis of Unit #1
boiler tubes showing a manufacturer's defect in design and materials used.
The annual Commission and City Council meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. on
February 22 "d, in council chambers.
The Commission viewed a video on Mid - Continent Area Power Pool.
Vice President Ackland made a motion to increase the salary of the General
Manager by four percent. Seconded by Secretary Wetterling the motion carried.
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Resolution No. 11402
Authorizing the Purchase of Real Property for the Construction of an
Electrical Power Substation known as the McLeod County Substation
WHEREAS, the City of Hutchinson, through the Hutchinson Utilities Commission provides
electrical power service to the citizens of Hutchinson; and
WHEREAS, the increased growth of the City of Hutchinson has placed a greater demand on
electrical services; and
WHEREAS, in order to continue to provide the best possible service for the citizens of the City
of Hutchinson and to adequately provide for anticipated growth of the City of Hutchinson.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA:
THAT the Hutchinson City Council authorizes the purchase of real property in Hassan Valley
Township legally described as:
The North 838.29 feet of the East 705.00 feet of the South Half of the Northeast
Quarter of Section 32, Township 116 North, Range 29 West, McLeod County,
Minnesota
for the construction of an Electrical Substation known as the McLeod County Substation.
Adopted by the City Council this 25`' day of January, 2000.
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PO BOX 1344
LBURNSVILLE MN 55337 -0344
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Quantity
Unit Price
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$28,244.0000,
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NUMBER 423090. QUOTE JAN 19, 2000.
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$150.0000
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6 WAY BACK -FILL BLADE W /FLOAT, SINGLE LEVER
$2,340.0000
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CONTROL
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D125 BACK -HOE, 87.3" DIG DEPTH, INCLUDES
$7,210.0000
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STABILIZERS AND REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL.
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18" GENERAL PURPOSE BACK -HOE BUCKET
$640.0000
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BACK -HOE OPERATOR CREEP CONTROL
$1,585.0000
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$3,050.0000
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RESTRAINT BAR.
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$3,271.3500
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CUP CUTTER AND 1/2 CARBIDE CHAIN.
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$350.0000
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$1,065.0000
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$130.0000
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$13,255.0000
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PLOW AND PLANETARY FLYWHEEL TRENCHER
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POWER PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT
1999
YEAR IN REVIEW
1999 was another busy year for the Operation and Maintenance Divisions, with a
291/6 decrease in total generation over the past year. With the high cost of fuel and the low
demand for power, this made it profitable to purchase power. The total engine hours of
operation were 9133 hrs. with the total generation of 163364 MWH. The peak hourly
demand reached 56.9 MWH on July 14th, 0.8 MWH over 1998 on July 151h.
1999 Projects included:
1. Preparation for the replacement of Unit # 9.
2. Replacing the building foundation on the station power building # 9.
3. Removal and replacement of the bus connection on unit # 9 Generator.
4. Repair of the inlet gearbox on unit # 1.
5. Repair of the Economizer tubes on unit # 1.
6. Upgrading the system for Y2K.
7. Engine Maintenance.
UNIT # 1 -
Completed its fifth year of commercial operation. Operating hours for 1999 were 3,478
hrs. and produced a combined total of 143,061 MWH of electricity. Total operating time
on the gas turbine is 23,761 hours, and on the steam turbine is 20,127 hours.
Up and coming events for unit # 1 -
1. 25,000 hr. overhaul for the hot section and combustor.
2. Primary air intake filter replacement.
UNIT # 8 -
Unit 8 operating hours for 1999 were 1947 hrs. and produced 18870 MWH of
electricity.
UNIT # 9 -
Unit # 9 engine is presently in Houston, TX. getting rebuilt and assembled for shipment
to MN. The MARK V system is operational and Clarence is programming it for our
system.
PROJECTS IN PROGRESS:
1. Unit # 9 preparation
2. Installation of the Gas Fuel line for Unit # 9
3. Unit # 1 maintenance
Ongoing:
1. In -house training programs - operators / controllers / maintenance
2. Maintenance and preventative maintenance programs
3. Schools and seminars
4. State / Federal / Local reports
5. Relay testing and upgrading
6. Substation maintenance
FYI:
The Operations center / System controllers issued approximately 3,013 Powerstat Cards
in 1999, during the weekday evenings and on weekends.
Attached you'll find a 1998 -1999 comparison graph and figures, as per the total
generation for the site and power purchased and sold.
d(l�i Z
Donald R. erkins
Production Superintendent
December 15,1999
CC: Clarenco KadrM4s
Don Nelson
John Webster
HUC- Commissioners
1
MONTHLY STATISTICAL
SUMMARY
THIS YEAR
LAST YEAR
MWH
COST
/MWH
MWH
COST
/MWH
Nov -99
MWH
GEN MO
22
$892.48
$40.57
10840
$204,700.74
$18.88
MWH
GEN YR
163364
$2,822,945.54
$17.28
230907
$4,470,641.06
$19.36
REC
MO
23002
$406,091.37
$17.65
13003
$293,522.25
$22.57
REC
YR
147053
$3,865,117.83
$26.28
101965
$1,810,892.23
$17.76
DEL
MO
87
$408.00
$4.69
1131
$23,968.00
$21.19
DEL
YR
31071
$670,582.32
$21.58
57467
$1,199,370.42
$20.87
SYS
CONT MO
23089
$8,820.00
$0.38
14134
$5,399.19
$0.38
SYS
CONT YR
178124
$68,043.38
$0.38
159432
$60,903.03
$0.38
NET
MWH MO
22937
$415,395.85
$18.11
22712
$479,654.18
$21.12
NET
MWH YR
279346
$6,085,524.43
$21.78
275405
$5,143,065.90
$18.67
CAP
SALES MO
20
$22,000.00
20
$22,000.00
CAP
SALES YR
280
$362,000.00
310
$422,000.00
REG
FEE MO
40.7
$3,391.67
39.5
$3,291.67
REG
FEE YR
$41,391.67
$40,883.34
SPIN
MO
1440
$3,960.00
$2.75
864
$2,160.00
$2.50
SPIN
YR
6618
$17,277.50
$2.61
3242
$8,105.00
$2.50
THIS
YEAR
HI PK
MO
40.7
11/09/99
1800
HI PK
YR
56.9
07/15/99
1500
LAST
YEAR
HI PK
MO
39.5
11/10/98
1800
HI PK
YR
56.1
07/14/98
1600
s
Total Generation
Unit #1
Unit #2
Unit #3
Unit #4
Unit #5
Unit #6
Unit #7
Unit #8
Unit #9
MW Revenue Cost/MW
Total MW Sold 57615 $1,199,502.42 $20.82
Capacity Sales $444,000.00
Capacity Purchases $0.00
1999 Figures through November
Total Generation
Unit #1
Unit #2
Unit #3
Unit #4
Unit #5
Unit #6
Unit #7
Unit #8
Unit #9
U
Fuel Cost
a�
O
0
Total Generation
MW
Thousands
50 100 150
Generation Fuel Cost
Dollars
Millions
0 1 2 3 4 5
■ 1998
11111999
1998
MW
Fuel Cost
Cost/MW
230964
$4,472,655.53
$19.37
188590
$3,342,526.04
$1732
22
$815.97
$37.09
438
$11,107.93
$25.36
1326
$36,681.57
$27.66
18
$592.27
$32.90
12
$389.36
$32.45
927
$26,241.31
$28.31
35957
$848,116.38
$23.59
3674
$206,184.70
$56.12
MW Revenue Cost/MW
Total MW Sold 57615 $1,199,502.42 $20.82
Capacity Sales $444,000.00
Capacity Purchases $0.00
1999 Figures through November
Total Generation
Unit #1
Unit #2
Unit #3
Unit #4
Unit #5
Unit #6
Unit #7
Unit #8
Unit #9
U
Fuel Cost
a�
O
0
Total Generation
MW
Thousands
50 100 150
Generation Fuel Cost
Dollars
Millions
0 1 2 3 4 5
■ 1998
11111999
MW Revenue Cost/MW
31071 $670,582.32 $21.58
$362,000.00
$0.00
200 250
� I
I
i
I
N 1998
01999
Total Sales
MW
Thousands
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
N
N
1
E1998
Total MW Sold
11111999
R �
I
1999'
MW
Fuel Cost
CosUMW
163364
$2,822,945.53
$17.28
143091
$2,320,749.68
$16.22
47
$1,779.60
$37.86
640
$19,249.85
$30.08
454
$16,001.60
$35.25
20
$608.7e
$30.44
9
$298.80
$33.20
233
$8,095.41
$34.74
18870
$456,161.83
$24.17
0
$0.00
$0.00
MW Revenue Cost/MW
31071 $670,582.32 $21.58
$362,000.00
$0.00
200 250
� I
I
i
I
N 1998
01999
Total Sales
MW
Thousands
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
N
N
1
E1998
Total MW Sold
11111999
R �
I
TOTAL GENERATION
1999
NOV
HRS MWH
#1S 3230 27911
41G 3478 115180
#2 31 47
#3 192 640
#4 166 454
#5 14 20
#6 8 9
#7 67 233
#8 1947 18870
#9 0 0
--------------- - - - --
TOT 163364
OIL
GALS BBLS COST
0 $0.00
0 $0.00
3508 $1,779.60
6994 $3,550.32
13691 $6,958.77
1200 $608.76
589 IC's 884 $298.80
11150 - - -- $5,662.94
0 0 $0.00
0 0 $0.00
-------------------------------------
37132 884 $18,859.19
GAS
MCF
MMBTU
COST
TOTAL
PER MWH
41
1198431
1225808
$2,320,749.68
$2,320,749.68
$16.22
#2
0
0
$0.00
$1,779.60
$37.86
#3
6356
6498
$15,699.53
$19,249.85
$30.08
#4
3601
3679
$9,042.83
$16,001.60
$35.25
#5
$608.76
$30.44
#6
$298.80
$33.20
#7
919
937
$2,432.47
$8,095.41
$34.74
#8
210955
215746
$456,161.83
$456,161.83
$24.17
#9
-------------------------------------------------------------------
$0.00
$0.00
TOT
1420262
1452668
$2,804,086.34
$2,822,945.53
$17.28
Ej
PAGE 1 OF 5
1999 POWER TOTALS
OFF
ON
TOTAL
$ /MW
TOTAL COST
REC TOT
55915
91138
147053
$26.28
$3,865,117.83
DEL TOT
-12703
-18368
-31071
$21.58
($670,582.32)
- --
- - --
SYS CONT
- - --
-
68618
109506
178124
$0.38
$68,043.37
--
- -- --
--
GEN
--
--
163364
$17.28
$2,822,945.54
- --
NET MWi;
- - - -- -
- - - - - --
279346
$21.78
$6,085,524.42
PART PWR
ol
0
0
$0.00
$0.00
Ej
PAGE 1 OF 5
PAGE 2 OF 5
1999 POWER TOTALS
OFF
ON
TOTAL
$ /MW
TOTAL COST
BEPC -REC
0
- 0
0
$0.00
$0.00
BEPC -DEL
_
_
_
-2
-6
-8
$30.38
($243.00)
CPA -REC
- -- - --
0
0
0
$0.00
$0.00
CPA -DEL
-
0
0
0
$0.00
$0.00
GSES -REC
0
0
0
$0.00
$0.00
__
_
GSES -DEL
0
-1
-1
$30.00
($30.00)
710774
NAES -REC
6
17202
27948
$20.63
$576,493.50
NAES -DEL
-1
-35
-36
$20.28
($730.00)
ALT -REC
0
0
0
$0.00
$0.00
ALT -DEL
-
-- - - - - - --
0
-141
-141
$15.21
($2,145.00)
ETS SERVICE
0
$0.00
$9, 000.00
SJLP -DEL
_
0
0
0
$0.00
$0.00
IPW -REC
-
_-_ 0
0
0
$0.00
$0.00
ENRON -DEL
-400
-6986
-7386
$27.90
($206,080.12)
---
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- - - - --
-REC
___ - - -- - --
__ 0
- -0
0
$0.00
$0.00
LES
_
-REC
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PAGE 2 OF 5
PAGE 3 OF 5
1999 POWER TOTALS
OFF
ON
TOTAL
$ /MW
TOTAL COST
MHEB -REC
0
0
$0.00
$ 0. 0 0
_
MHEB -DEL
0
-23
-23
$30.65
($705.00)
- -
MDU -REC
0
-
$0.00
--
$0.00
0
0
MDU -DEL
0
0
0
$0.00
$0.00
MEAN -REC
-
0
0
0
MEAN -DEL
$0.00
$0.00
0
0
0
$0.00
$0.00
MLRP -REC
341
378
719
$0.00
$0.00
MLRP -DEL
-105
-647
-752
$0.00
$0.00
74-117-7-8
MPC -REC
6640
10818
$20.66
$223,481.60
MPC -DEL
0
0
0
$0.00
$0.00
MP -REC
377
1978
2355
$202.43
$476,724.87
MP -DEL
0
-9
-9
$33.67
($303.00)
NEC -REC
14684
21087
35771
$22.62
$808,974.50
MEC -DEL
-2
-11
-13
$31.02
($403.20)
MPW -REC - --
-
--
- 0
0
- - - --
0
$0.00
$0.00
MPW -DEL --
- - - - - --
- -- --
0
0
0
$0.00
$0.00
PAGE 3 OF 5
I 1 1 1999 POWER TOTALS
OFF I ON I TOTAL
TOTAL COST
NPPD -REC
0 0 0 $0.00 $0.00
NPPD -DEL
0 -2 -2 n nn [Ccn nn
PAGE 4 OF 5
NSP -REC
0
20
20
$76.00
$1,520.00
NSP -DEL
-2
-8
-10
$36.60
($366.00)
NWPS -REC
0
0
0
$0.00
$0.00
NWPS -DEL
0
0
0
$0.00
$0.00
OPPD -REC
0
— 0
0
$0.00
$0.00
OPPD -DEL
-3
-3
-6
$31.00
($186.00)
_
OTP -REC
25554
43313
68867
$24.72_
$_1,702,316.80
OTP -DEL
_
-43
-116
-159
$17.23
($2,739.00)
RPU -REC
0
0
0
$0.00
$0.00
RPU -DEL
0
0
0
$0.00
$0.00
SHP -REC
0
0
0
$0.00
$0.00
SHP -DEL
-21
0
-21
$14.76
($310.00)
UPA -REC
35
40
75
$30.49
$2,286.56
UPA
-DEL
-261
-3021
-3282
$44.99
($147,660.00)
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PAGE 5 OF 5
1999 POWER TOTALS
OFF
ON
TOTAL
$ /Mw
TOTAL COST
WAPA -REC
0
0
0
$0.00
$0.00
_
WAPA -DEL
0
-7
-7
$30.86
($216.00)
WPPI -REC
0
0
0
$0.00
$0.00
WPPI -DEL
0
0
0
$0.00
$0.00
MMPA -REC
0
480
480
$134.00
$64,320.00
MMPA -DEL
-11863
-7352
-192151
$16.05
($308,406.00)
ENRON CAP
60
$2,000.00
$120,000.00
GRE CAP
220
$1,100.00
$242,000.00
_
GRE SPIN
2920
$2.50
$7,300.00
GRE REG
496.7
$1kw /12
$41,391.67
MPEX SPIN
3698
$0.00
$9,977.50
PAGE 5 OF 5
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES
COMMISSION
ANNUAL DEPARTMENT REVIEW
NATURAL GAS DEPARTMENT
NATURAL GAS SUPERINTENDENT
JOHN C. WEBSTER
January 14, 2000
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NATURAL GAS DEPARTMENT
1999
YEAR IN REVIEW
NATURAL GAS SERVICE LINES
The Natural Gas Department installed 156 service lines in 1999. This is a
15% increase based on 1998.
DISTRIBUTION MAIN EXTENSIONS
The following developments /extensions were piped for natural gas in 1999:
• The Meadows
• Country Fair Market Place
• Fairway Estates - 2 "d Addition
• Welcome to Our Home - Century Ave SW
• Tyler St SW
• Island View Heights - 3`d Addition
• Prairie Senior Cottages - Bradford St SE
• Rolling Meadows
• Miller St Alley
Arch St SW
• Century Ave SW /Dale St SW
Hutchinson Utilities' Natural Gas Department installed a total of:
• 9,438 ft of 2" polyethylene pipe, an 82% increase based on
1998.
• 12,498 ft of 4" polyethylene pipe, a 121 % increase based on
1998.
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DISTRIBUTION MAINTENANCE
1. Service Line Retirements
2. Service Line Relocates
29 service lines were retired in
1999 due to remodeling,
demolition of buildings, leaks, or
upgrades, a 16% increase from
1998.
11 service lines were relocated in
1999 due to remodeling, building
additions, or unattached garage
construction. This represents a
22% increase from 1998.
3. 3rd. Party Damages The Natural Gas Department
experienced 10 third party hits by
outside contractors in 1999. This
represents a 100% increase from
1998.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MANDATED
PROGRAMS
The following DOT mandated operations and maintenance programs were
completed in 1999 by the Natural Gas Department: (40 CFR Parts);
192.465 External Corrosion Control — Monitoring
192.609 Class Location Study
192.625 Odorization of Natural Gas
192.705 Transmission Lines - Patrolling
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192.706 Transmission Lines - Leakage Surveys
(1 mile of transmission line is surveyed
annually)
192.721 Distribution Systems - Patrolling
192.723 Distribution Systems - Leakage Surveys
(Approximately 20 miles of distribution main
and 920 service lines are walked each year
in performing the flame ionization survey)
192.739 Inspection and Testing of Pressure Limiting and
Regulating Stations
(2 Stations and 10 DRS's are inspected and
maintained annually)
192.741 Inspection and Testing of Telemetering and
Recording Stations
192.743 Testing of Relief Valves
(13 Relief valves are tested and maintained
annually)
192.745 Valve Maintenance - Transmission System
(23 Transmission valves are inspected and
maintained annually)
192.747 Valve Maintenance - Distribution System
(385 Distribution valves are inspected and
maintained annually)
192.459 External Corrosion Control
(59 miles of steel distribution mains, 1 mile
of steel transmission line and approximately
3327 steel service lines are surveyed and
maintained each year)
192.501 System Pressure Test Requirements
MAJOR PROJECTS - 1999
1. Hutchinson Utilities' contractor, Northern Pipeline Construction Co.
installed approximately 6800 ft of 6" polyethylene distribution main
from Fair Ave SE to DRS 10 located on Hwy 22 S. A Distribution
r Regulator Setting was installed on Hwy 22 S, near the HATS
facility, in order to reduce the natural gas pressure from 50 psig to
25 psig. This regulating facility serves the south east corner of
Hutchinson.
5310 ft of 4" polyethylene distribution main and 470 ft of 2"
polyethylene distribution man was installed from the regulating
facility so serve natural gas customers on Hwy 22 S and to tie into
the existing distribution piping.
The pipe footage installed for this project is not included in the
previously cited distribution main extensions.
The Hwy 22 S project was installed as designed by the Natural Gas
Department.
2. Northern Pipeline Construction Company installed the metering
facilities and the first phase of the service line to serve natural gas
to the Unit 9 generating facility. The metering facility and service
line were installed as designed by the Natural Gas Department.
3. The Minnesota Office of Pipeline Safety conducted a Specialized
Audit on May 0' and 5"', 1999. This audit consisted of a review of
the Natural Gas Department's operation and maintenance records.
As a result of this audit, 4 items were addressed and corrected with
the results returned to the Office of Pipeline Safety on May 12,
1999.
s ` 4. Pinnacle Engineering, with assistance from the Natural Gas
Department, prepared a Risk Management Program for the
Hutchinson Propane Peak Saving Plant. The Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) has classified propane as a hazardous
chemical because of its flammability characteristics. The Code of
Federal Regulations (40 CFR Part 68) requires facilities that store
propane in excess of 10,000 pounds to submit a Risk Management
Plan and to develop and implement a Risk Management Program.
It is Hutchinson Utilities Commission's policy to comply with all
_....____ federal and state regulations. In the event of an emergency
involving propane, Hutchinson Utilities Commission will follow the
procedures outlined in our Emergency Action Plan, which has been
coordinated with the Hutchinson Fire Department, the Hutchinson
Police Department and the City of Hutchinson.
5. The Natural Gas Department participated in the City of Hutchinson's
Block 50 rebuilding project. In order for the city to replace the
water, sanitary, and storm sewer mains the existing natural gas
distribution system, main and services, had to be removed.
Temporary lines were installed, aboveground, to all of the
businesses that required natural gas to operate. Once the city had
completed the removal and reinstallation of their facilities, the
Natural Gas Department then installed the permanent polyethylene
distribution system, mains and service lines.
MIDWEST REGIONAL GAS TASK FORCE ASSOCIATION
The MRGTFA is an alliance of small Minnesota, Wisconsin and South
Dakota natural gas utilities formed to protect the transportation rates of the
small utilities served by Northern Natural Gas. The Natural Gas
Superintendent from Hutchinson Utilities served as President of this
association in 1999 and has been re- nominated as the President for the
year 2000.
TRAINING ATTENDANCE - NATURAL GAS DEPARTMENT
Steve Sturges MEA Operations Roundtable
Wayne Barreth MEA Operations Roundtable
Myron Polzin MEA Leak Detection Seminar
MEA Annual Operations Conference
Locator Training Seminar
NACE Pipeline Corrosion Seminar
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Jason Sturges
Jon Hombach
Ron Swenson
MEA Leak Detection Seminar
MEA Annual Operations Conference
MEA Leak Detection Seminar
NACE Pipeline Corrosion Seminar
John Webster MEA Annual Operations Conference
MEA Operator Qualification Training
MnOPS Spring Conference
NACE Pipeline Corrosion Seminar
The Natural Gas Department continued in house training utilizing the
Midwest Energy Association's "Operator Qualification Training Course" in
1999 in preparation for the recently mandated Operator Qualification ruling
from DOT.